Weight 366g Evaluation The Gel Guts harks back to Asics's popular Trespass and Canyon shoes. It's a keenly priced, no-nonsense, hardwearing workhorse of a trail shoe. It's more Land Rover Defender than Range Rover Vogue, which means it's the kind
ASICSEuropa Boulevard, Westbrook, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 5YS; 01925 241041; www.asics.co.uk2005 MODELSCUSHIONEDGel Nimbus Gel Cumulus STABILITYKayano Gel GT-2100 Gel 1100 PERFORMANCEGel DS Trainer X Gel Landreth RACINGGel DS Racer Gel Kanji OFF
Weight 361gEvaluation You’re spoilt for choice if you’re after a decent trail shoe with an Asics label attached. There’s the good value Gel Guts, the top-of-the-range Eagle Trail 2 and the latest addition to the range, the Mesa Trail. The Mesa Trail
Weight 319gEvaluation Asics is a past master at producing sturdy, no-frills budget trail shoes. Models such as the Gel Guts and Trespass were perfect for runners who did a bit of trail running, but didn't want to spend a fortune. The Trail Attack
price. Now its name has been changed to the Gel Foundation, and its been tweaked a little.Mainly, its been streamlined, but the guts of the shoe its stability package remains the same. While attempting to create a better-looking shoe, Asics has
is dual-purpose, but the lugs aren't the deepest around and they don't grip as well as either the new Mizuno Redhawk or the Asics Gel Guts. In short The Flight Trail is a respectable, protective shoe that will provide enough grip on light trails, and won
off-road runners, and it doubles as an infrequent road shoe. It’s also great value. But if it’s a fast and responsive serious trail shoe you’re after, the Alta isn’t it.Try it on if you liked Mizuno Wildwood (£50); Asics Gel Guts (£45)
